Times Square. Taj Mahal. The Eiffel Tower. The Leaning Tower of Pisa. We all know them. Many of us have probably visited them. Famous tourist hot spots like these are famous for a reason, because of their unique architecture, cultural significance, uniqueness or beauty. But over the years, these attractions have lost some of their…
Books
Review: ‘We Were Liars’ by E. Lockhart
When I began reading ‘We Were Liars’ by E. Lockhart, I was full of hope, looking forward to a story of mystery, intrigue and secrets. This hope quickly vanished, and I’ve been thinking about this book for a while, because of how disappointed I was. ‘We Were Liars’ tells the story of Cadence Sinclair, of…
Film
My favourite film with a strong female lead
Nerisse Appleby There are so many films featuring strong female leads that I love; so many, in fact, that I couldn’t actually pick a favourite. While many view the term ‘strong female lead’ as relating to the kick-ass, save-the-world heroines we now find in our favourite action films (who are, of course, amazing), I wanted…
Books
An analysis of the literary ‘strong female character’
I hate the term ‘strong female character’, and I have for the longest time. As readers, we yearn for female characters who are brave, tenacious, tricky, defiant, kind and adventurous, but this phrase is just a step backwards. We never hear of ‘strong male characters’, only male characters, because if they’re men, then they have…
Arts
This on-stage couple just doesn’t make sense!
I’ll preface this article with the fact that I love Shakespeare’s plays, truly. Twelfth Night, Othello and King Lear are all brilliant. But Romeo and Juliet’s love story is just… bizarre. We all know the story. Romeo and Juliet are from two feuding families. They meet, fall in love, marry the next day, and then…
Film
Soul Review: Finding Your Spark
Pixar is well known for making films that tug at your heartstrings, and Soul is no different. It represents everything audiences love the studio for: heart, humour, beauty and a story that stays with you. It follows Joe Gardner, a man in love with jazz; it’s at the centre of his life and he believes…
TV
‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Review: An Unexpected Success
When I decided to binge watch ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ one Friday night, I wasn’t expecting much. Not knowing how to play chess, nor having a particular interest in it, I went in with the preconception that this show wouldn’t be for me. I’ve never been happier to be wrong, for this show is one of…
Books
Most important read of the year: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
(Content Warning: discussion of depression and suicide) The most important book I’ve read this year was The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. The story follows 35-year-old Nora, who makes the decision to take her own life. At the stroke of midnight, however, she finds herself in a place called The Midnight Library, stuck between life…
Arts
What is beauty? Spotlight on: Ewa Juszkiewicz
Warsaw-based artist Ewa Juszkiewicz has been creating 18th and 19th Century-influenced portraiture for nearly 10 years, but they come with a twist. The subjects of her paintings always have their faces obscured, be it with a piece of cloth, plants and fungi, or elaborate arrangements of hair. The concept of these paintings? They shatter conventional…
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